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Silas Corbett Obituary
Silas Treat Corbett, 88, of Sparks, passed away on March 30, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Silas was born in Winnemucca, NV to Roger and Beulah Corbett on October 25, 1925. He served honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. Among his many distinctions, he served in an armored division in WW II. Silas was known for his commitment to his family. He worked hard throughout his life and expected the same of others. He was precise in all he did, and was a fervent believer in getting things done right.
Silas is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Beulah; his siblings, Clara and Ella; and his son, Silas Corbett. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margretta; siblings, Roger, Doll, Vic, and Lilly; children, Cindy Larsen (Craig), Kim Corbett (Donna), Roger Corbett, Tony Corbett (Julie), Margie Corbett and Jim Corbett; 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7625 Shadow Lane, Sparks, NV 89434, at 11 am on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Visitation will be held at 10 am. Interment, with military honors, will take place at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley, NV.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive, Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063, so that others may experience such wonderful care, compassion and support in the final stages of life.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Walton Funeral Home, Reno.
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Memories and Condolences
for Silas Corbett
Robert Salerno
April 4, 2014
To the family of Si. Your dad did so much for my dad Gino Your Dad is with the angels now may he rest in peace Bob
Lawrence Bianucci
April 3, 2014
Dear Family,
MY deepest sympathy and condolence. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one.
Lawrence Bianucci
The Butler Family
April 3, 2014
Jimmy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May all of your loving memories sustain you during this time of great sadness. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Kim and Marlene Christensen
April 3, 2014
We are thinking of you all. The Corbetts and Christensens are like family. Kim is forever indebted to Si for being such a great mentor and teaching him so much.
To be loved is to be immortal! We will always remember Si!
All our love,
Marlene and Kim
April 2, 2014
Hey Marge:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my friend. I'll contact you later but hope to see you tomorrow.
Love you
Lu (and Frank)
Todd Christensen
April 2, 2014
I extend my hand to Si's family and know in the time ahead you will be in my thoughts and prayers, Si, a hero of the Christensen Family and most special friend of Ingvarts. Si's life was well lived and a proud trooper and leader of men, humbled to know him, sorry he is gone. Carolyn and I give you our most kind regards in the time ahead to Margy
and family. May his soul be safe in the loving arms of our Lord.
God Bless,
Todd Christensen
Candy Jackson
April 2, 2014
Marge, so sorry to read of Sy's passing. Will be remembering all of you and wish I could be there for the services.
Holly Mitchell
April 2, 2014
Sending love and prayers to Sister Corbett and her family. I have so many memories of your wonderful family. I loved seeing the two of you walking the neighborhood.
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